SickKids nurses are leaders who influence and deliver the best in specialized child and family-centred care. We focus on the whole person, to support children and families to cope, develop, grow, thrive and transform, leveraging strengths of the family.
You will have the opportunity to improve the lives of children from across Canada and beyond. We are recognized as the World's Best paediatric hospital and our Nurses are leaders who influence and deliver the best in family-centered care.
We are proud of where we work, and we think you will be too!
Are you a new graduate planning to pursue a career in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing? Are you interested in an accelerated, intensive, training program? If so, the SickKids PICU wants to talk to you about our New Graduate Nursing Residency Program!
How does the program work?
You will begin your nursing career at SickKids by working on an inpatient medical-surgical unit with a direct career pathway to the PICU. During your 12-month residency program you will be provided with mentorship, feedback, and support in developing the required clinical competencies to care for our critically ill patients. Click here to learn more!
Why Participate in the Residency?
Providing nursing care to critically ill children, and their families, demands highly specialized technical and interprofessional skills and sound clinical judgment. This high intensity residency program will help you develop the competencies that are necessary for an accelerated transition to the PICU.
How will I be supported?
As a New Graduate Nurse at SickKids, you will work with an amazing and diverse interprofessional care team. Starting on Day 1 this team is ready to support your learning & career development by sharing their extensive knowledge and experience. You will participate in a comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation that includes subspecialty training and preceptored clinical practice experience. We want you to have the tools you need to be successful in our unique, fast-paced environment.
Ready to start your journey? Apply now for an opportunity to join our team September 14th, 2026!
Here's what you'll get to do:
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Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
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Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team
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Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
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Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
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Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
Here's what you'll need
Essential Requirements
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Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program - recent graduates working towards CNO registration are encouraged to apply
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Temporary Class License through the College of Nurses of Ontario, and registration to write the NCLEX-RN within 30 days of your start date
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If second attempt, registration to write the NCLEX-RN within 90 days of your start date
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Possess less than 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity
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If more than 1 year of clinical nursing experience, please apply to ONE of our unit-specific RN postings
- Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous student nursing experience in placement and as a Clinical Extern in an acute care unit or Critical Care environment (strongly preferred)
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Previous clinical placement experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is strongly preferred
Here's what you'll love
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Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
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Academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation and mentoring programs and focus on continuous improvement
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A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
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A focus on employee wellness. Self-care helps us care for others
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Comprehensive health & dental benefits and HOOPP defined-benefit pension plan
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A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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A work environment where you have flexible scheduling, low staff to patient ratios, awards and bursaries
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The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs
Our Hiring Process
Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application:
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Visit the SickKids Careers site and apply to our New Graduate Nursing Residency Posting.
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Including a cover letter as part of your application is not mandatory but highly recommended. Make sure to indicate PICU as your unit of interest in your cover letter.
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If you are open to any other units, please indicate your units of interest in the application questionnaire.
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If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between July 14th- August 7th. If you are not selected for this round of interviews, we encourage you to reapply in the future.
Upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful new graduate candidates will need to provide 1 supervisory reference who can speak to clinical experience.
Employment Type:
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Permanent full-time, including access to benefits, pension plan & personal days
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Shift: days/nights/weekends/holiday
